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About Bourton on the Water
Just South of Stow-on-the-Wold is one of the prettiest most tranquil places in England - Bourton on the Water, often referred to as 'The Venice of the Cotswolds'. Bourton is a favourite amongst tourists and is a beautiful place to visit all year round, especially in the summer and spring when the sunlight glistens off the shallow river that runs hipnotically through the village. There is lots to see and do in Bourton in the way of museums, a tropical bird house, and a rather special model village, but even if there were nothing to do at all you would still be content to spend your time strolling around it's pretty streets that are lined with gorgeous old cotswold stone buildings, and enjoying the pretty lawns and public gardens where you can sit out and relax, soaking up the peaceful atmosphere. The towns other main feature apart from it's lovely Cotswold style buildings is the river Windrush which flows through the center of the village, it's shallow water being crystal clear and seeming to add a certain freshness to the Cotswold air. Every so often along the river there are small stone foot bridges for people to cross to the otherside where you will find cafe's, shops, and places of interest. All of Bourtons shops are well worth visiting, each one offering the visitor many interesting items in the way of local crafts and jewellery and other such goods. There are some lovely cafe's too, serving exceptionally tasty traditional foods of the highest quality. All in all Bourton on the Water is a must place to visit, and it is such a pretty and relaxing place that you will find it hard to leave.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Bourton on the Water
| Bourton on the Water Model Village | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) | Pictures |
| Birdland | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) | Pictures |
| Parish Church of St Edward | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Lodge Park | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Tolsey Museum | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Burford Church | (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Chastleton House | (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Chedworth Roman Villa | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Batsford Park Arboretum | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Cotswold Wildlife Park | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hailes Abbey | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Sudeley Castle | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Snowshill Manor | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Chipping Norton Museum of Local History | (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Broadway Tower and Animal Park | (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in Bourton on the WaterAll attractions in GloucestershireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Bourton on the Water
Lower Slaughter in the county of Gloucestershire (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction N)
Lower Slaughter is one of the Cotswold's most idyllic villages where you should abandon your car and roam around on foot.
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Upper Slaughter in the county of Gloucestershire (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction NW)
Tranquillity is the keynote for this enchanting hamlet which is best explored on foot.
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Lower Swell in the county of Gloucestershire (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction N)
The picturesque hamlet of Lower Swell lies amongst some of England's finest natural countryside.
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Stow on the Wold in the county of Gloucestershire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE)
"Stow on the Wold, where the wind blows cold"
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Upper Swell in the county of Gloucestershire (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction N)
One of the handsome properties to be seen in this village was worked upon by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and Abbotswood is said to have been his major work in the Cotswolds.
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Great Barrington in the county of Gloucestershire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE)
Great Barrington occupies a lovely position in the magnificent valley of the River Windrush. It is a quiet, tranquil spot, sprinkled with picturesque Cotswold cottages.
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Chastleton in the county of Oxfordshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE)
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Burford in the county of Oxfordshire (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE)
Welcome to Burford - an historical market town in the Oxfordshire part of the Cotswolds. With a character all of its own, and a...
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Bourton-on-the-Hill in the county of Gloucestershire (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction N)
Highly picturesque, but tiny, the village has only one public house - The Horse and Groom, which serves Real Ale, a good selection of wines and tasty food.
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Churchill in the county of Oxfordshire (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction E)
The charming hill village of Churchill is to be found a short distance south west of Chipping Norton, it lies amidst what is...
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Ablington in the county of Gloucestershire (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction SW)
Graceful, picture-postcard Cotswold village where little seems to have changed for centuries. The River Coln snakes through Ablington, it's silvery, reed strewn waters reflecting glorious silky stone houses which have stood in this lovely landscape for centuries.
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Bibury in the county of Gloucestershire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction S)
William Morris, the 19th-century artist and poet thought Bibury to be the most beautiful village in England.
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Snowshill in the county of Gloucestershire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW)
For anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in which to spend a few idyllic days in glorious countryside, could do no better that visit the picturesque village of Snowshill, high on the Cotswold escarpment above Broadway and the old town of Evesham.
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Coln St Aldwyns in the county of Gloucestershire (9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction S)
This village in the fertile Coln Valley has the prestige of being one of the 10 most desirable villages in England.
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Quenington in the county of Gloucestershire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S)
The beautiful village of Quenington can be found on the banks of the gently flowing River Colne as it winds its way through unspoilt countryside towards Bibury.
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All towns in GloucestershireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Kingham Station | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E) |
| Shipton Station | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 10 | (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 11 | (16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction W) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (39.5 miles, 63.5 km, direction N) |
| Bristol International Airport | (53.6 miles, 86.3 km, direction SW) |
| Bourton on the Water to London | (74.9 miles, 120.5 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Bourton on the Water
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Bourton on the Water center |
| Coach & Horses | (0.8 miles, 1.4 km) |
| Lords Of The Manor | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction N) |
| Wyck Hill House Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE) |
| Fosse Manor Hotel | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction NE) |
| The Unicorn Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE) |
| Kings Arms Hotel | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE) |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction SW) |
| Inn For All Seasons | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE) |
| The Lamb Inn | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction E) |
| The Lamb Inn | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE) |
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